In order to strengthen the basic competency of students pursuing studies in Class I to VIII of Government primary and middle schools, constant efforts are being made by the State Government.
Special classes on basic competency were conducted for one month since the beginning of the current academic session with an aim to improve academic achievement. Assessment as regard to improvement in the basic competency will be started from August 29. The assessment work will be carried out till August 31. A total of 87 lakh students of 1.14 lakh primary and middle school students will take part in the assessment.
Base line Test and Post Test evaluation system have been utilized to improve the competency among the students. Random system will be adopted to certify the evaluation in 33 per cent schools after the post test evaluation. In case of over 10 percent difference in actual achievement and outside evaluation, disciplinary action will be taken against the teachers, head masters, jan shikshak, BRC and district Project coordinators.
It may be mentioned that special classes were conducted in the schools to improve the competency of the students. Under these special classes revision period based on the pre class syllabus and other academic activities were conducted. The basic competency of the students is also assessed on the basis of base line test.